Cultural Encyclopedia of the Breast (Hardcover)

Boobs. Tits. Hooters. Knockers. Jugs. Breasts. We celebrate them; we revile them. They nourish us; they kill us. And regardless of what we call them, breasts have fascinated us since prehistoric times. This A-to-Z encyclopedia explores the historical magnitude and cultural significance of the breast over time and around the world. A team of international scholars from various disciplines provide key insights and information about the breast in art, history, fashion, social movements, medicine, sexuality, and more. Entries discuss depictions of breasts on ancient figurines, in Renaissance paintings, and in present day advertisements. They examine how fashion has emphasized or de-emphasized the breast at various times. They tackle medical issues such as breast augmentation and breast cancer and controversies over breastfeeding. The breast as sexual object and even a site of smuggling are also covered. As a whole, the Cultural Encyclopedia of the Breast takes an engaging and accessible look at this notable body part."

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2014
First published:	September 2014
Editors:	Merril D. Smith
Dimensions:	260 x 183 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	300
ISBN-13:	978-0-7591-2331-1
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > Social & cultural anthropology > General
LSN:	0-7591-2331-4
Barcode:	9780759123311

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